description Behind the Sun Overview
Behind the Sun is a 2001 drama film directed by Walter Salles, adapted from Ismail Kadare’s 1978 novel *Broken April*. The story explores themes of honor and tradition within the North Albanian landscape as depicted through Rodrigo Santoro's performance. It was originally titled *Shattered April* and produced by Arthur Cohn.
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info Behind the Sun Specifications
| Country | Brazil |
| Year | 2001 |
help Behind the Sun FAQ
Is Behind the Sun really set in Albania like Broken April?
No. Walter Salles adapts Ismail Kadare's 1978 novel Broken April but relocates the blood-feud story to Brazil's sertao, with the original Portuguese title Abril Despedacado.
Who does Rodrigo Santoro play in Behind the Sun?
Rodrigo Santoro plays Tonho, a young man trapped in a family revenge cycle. The 2001 film uses his character to show how honor rules can consume an entire household.
What is the connection between Behind the Sun and Central Station?
Both films were directed by Walter Salles, the Brazilian filmmaker behind Central Station from 1998. Behind the Sun is more austere, focusing on one rural family rather than a road story across Brazil.
Why is the circus important in Behind the Sun?
The traveling circus gives Tonho and his younger brother a glimpse of life outside the feud. Clara, one of the performers, becomes tied to Tonho's brief chance at escape in the 2001 drama.
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